Juergen Braehmer says Paul Smith (38-6, 22 KOs) is not on the same level as Tyron Zeuge (20-0-1, 11 KOs) and is confident his protégé will defend the WBA World Super Middleweight title on Saturday, June 17 at the Rittal Arena in Wetzlar, Germany.
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Zeuge vs Smith in Wetzlar – June 17
Gallagher: Smith can emulate Groves’ feel good story
Joe Gallagher says Paul Smith (38-6, 22 KOs) can emulate George Groves’ feel good story by claiming a World title on his third attempt when he challenges Tyron Zeuge (20-0-1, 11 KOs) for the WBA World Super Middleweight strap on Saturday, June 15 at the Rittal Arena in Wetzlar, Germany.
Groves vs Chudinov on Saturday
Shane McGuigan says he believes George Groves (25-3, 18 KOs) is the best super middleweight on the planet and that the ‘Saint’ is ready to prove it starting on Saturday at Bramall Lane in Sheffield when he challenges Fedor Chudinov (14-1, 10 KOs) for the vacant WBA World title, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
George Groves: ‘’This is my best chance to become World Champion’
George Groves (25-3, 18 KOs) believes the time is right for him to be crowned World Champion when he meets Fedor Chudinov (14-1, 10 KOs) on Saturday, May 27 at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Helenius ready for Chisora rematch: ‘’You will see Robert 2.0 in the ring!’’
Robert Helenius (24-1, 15 KOs) looked in great shape as he met with the Finnish media today in Helsinki at an open training session ahead of his WBC Silver World Heavyweight title fight against Dereck Chisora (26-7, 18 KOs) on May 27 at the Hartwall Arena.
Pulev vs Johnson tonight in Sofia
Kubrat Pulev (24-1, 13 KOs) and Kevin Johnson (30-7-1, 14 KOs) both weighed in today ahead of their WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship clash at the Arena Armeec in Sofia, Bulgaria, as did all the undercard fighters for tomorrow’s event.
Mikkel Kessler makes comeback
Danish boxing legend Mikkel Kessler (46-3, 35 KOs) announced his plans to return to the ring at a press conference today at the Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers Hotel.
Helenius, Chisora set for huge heavyweight rematch
Robert Helenius (24-1, 15 KOs) and Dereck Chisora (26-7, 18 KOs) came face-to-face for the first time since their controversial December 2011 showdown today at the Hotel Kamp in Helsinki, Finland as they prepare to renew their rivalry on May 27.
Andrade outpoints Culcay in Germany
Demetrius Andrade W 12 Jack Culcay (116-112, 116-112, 113-115)
Nikki Adler W 10 Mery Rancier
Leon Bauer W 10 Soso Abuladze
Alexander Peil W 8 Ramazi Gogichashvili
Gamal Yafai W 6 Khvicha Gigolashvili
Tomi Honka W 4 Mateusz Gatek
Undefeated former Jr.
Skoglund and Shala make weight, ready for WBA title clash
Erik Skoglund (25-0, 11 KOs) and Timy Shala (21-1-1, 8 KOs) both made weight today ahead of their WBA International Light Heavyweight Championship contest tomorrow night at the Rosvalla Arena in Nyköping, Sweden.